Featured Research Project
“SOPARC and FED-UP”
Michelle Fang, 2009, Urban Studies/PURM
Michelle Fang (COL ’12) writes about her experiences in the Provost’s Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program during the summer of 2009.
Recent Awards & News
Serena Stein (COL ‘09) wins Rudolf Virchow award
We at CURF extend our heartiest congratulations to Serena Stein (COL ’09), this year’s winner of the Rudolf Virchow Undergraduate Student Paper Award. This is a national award adjudicated by the Society for Medical Anthropology, a section of the American Anthropological Association. The award will be presented at this year’s meeting of the American Anthropological Association, in Philadelphia.
Philly Fellows info session
Philly Fellows is a one-year post-graduate fellowship program that connects top graduates of Philadelphia-area colleges with meaningful positions where they can make a difference in the city. The program offers an exciting transition from college to the community where, together with their peers, fellows can gain knowledge, contribute talent, and develop leadership while experiencing the best of Philadelphia.
Fellows work 40 hours/week at a partnering non-profit agency that captures their interest in a position where they can build capacity and develop new professional skills. In addition, fellows receive leadership and professional development training throughout the year and have regular opportunities to engage in their communities and expand their social and professional networks.
Fellows live together in one of four houses in vibrant Philadelphia neighborhoods. In addition to free housing, fellows also receive an $11,725 stipend, health insurance, a transportation stipend, and a $5,350 education award (upon completion of the program).
For more information about the fellowship, visit http://www.phillyfellows.org or contact Jenn Rineer, Philly Fellows’ Outreach Manager, at 215-609-4659 or .
Penn Pecha Kucha
CURF, in association with Harrison House, College Houses, and Philly Pecha Kucha, presents the first-ever Penn Pecha Kucha night.
Come watch ten of your friends and classmates distill their research and interests into a 400 second presentation, and join the fight against bad powerpoint presentations! Maybe you’ll hear about something you’re interested in pursuing further, or maybe you’ll just get some free entertainment.
Entry is free with a Penn ID. Refreshments will be provided.
Serena Stein (COL ‘09) wins Beinecke Scholarship
We would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Serena Stein (COL ’09) for winning the Beinecke Scholarship this year.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship and Thouron award winners for 2009
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Alexander Jacobs (COL ’09)
PennNews article
Thouron Award
Madeleine Evans (COL ’09)
Rishabh Jain (EAS ’09)
Matt Lewandowski (COL ’09)
Kojo Minta (COL ’09)
Andrew Renuart (MED ’11)
Dan Tavana (COL ’09)
Congratulations to all the winners!